Narrative
Descriptive and use proper english, the chapters on narration (pp. 94-100) and description (pp. 130-135) and type a double-spaced 3-5 page essay following one of the following assignments. Do not choose a subject you have already written about for a previous essay or assignment.1. Think of an event in your life during which you experienced a very strong emotion. Write a story describing how you felt and show why you felt that way. You will probably find it useful to give background information to set the scene so that the reader will understand why you felt the way you did. Of course there might have been several intermingled emotions that you experienced so make it clear if your feelings changed. Since the story should be autobiographical, please use first person (I, me, my etc.).Do not write about abuse.(Sample emotions: joy, anger, fear, excitement, confusion, embarrassment, awe, surprise)or2. Think of something (related to one of the five senses) that is not generally likable but has positive or surprising associations for you. For example, you hate country music but _____ always gives you goosebumps because it reminds you of going to the rodeo with your dad when you were little. As another example: You have never smoked a cigarette and can’t stand the smell but on cold winter mornings a whiff of a distant cigarette brings back happy memories of living in Europe.This essay will require a lot of background information about why you dislike something in general (fish sauce, the smell of horse poop, gasoline, charred meat etc.) and why in some cases you actually like it.Criteria for Evaluation: Successful papers will* Fully address the prompt* Use description that incorporates at least three of the five senses* Answer at least three of the journalist’s questions (who, what, why, when, where, how?)* Have a logical and organized flow (you are welcome to use flashbacks, just make sure to incorporate transitions of time so that readers understand when the event takes place)* Consistently use an appropriate verb tense (past or present)* Be relatively free from spelling and grammar errors

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